QUESTIONS - SET 1
START DATE: Monday 5th May 2008
DEADLINE: Sunday 11th May 2008CONTINENT: Europe
1a. Where was the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest held?
Helsinki1b. What was the song title of the winning entry?
Molitva1c. Who has won the Eurovision contest the most?
Ireland1d. How many times has this country won the competition?
7Please Note: Each question is worth 1 point.
2. What is the smallest country in Europe?
Vatican3. Picture round
3. Picture round
3a. Where is this?
LINK TO IMAGE Florence3b. Where is this?
LINK TO IMAGE Zagreb3c. Where is this?
LINK TO IMAGE Barcelona3d. Where is this?
LINK TO IMAGE ToulousePlease Note: Each question is worth one point.
4a. What is Europe's busiest railway station?
gare du Nord4b. Which European city is it in?
ParisPlease Note: Each question is worth one point.
5. Which country or province do these flags represent?
5a.
LINK TO IMAGE Saxony OR Styria5b.
LINK TO IMAGE Basque Country5c.
LINK TO IMAGE AndorraPlease Note: Each question is worth one point.
6a. Which European flag is the oldest state flag still in use?
Denmark7a. What is the largest lake in Europe?
Lake Ladoga7b. What is the largest island (size wise) in Europe?
Great Britain7c. In km
2, what is its size?
218, 595 km2 209, 331 km2Please Note: Each question is worth 1 point.
8a. Excluding Russia, which country has the most borders with other countries?
Germany8b. How many borders does it have?
9Please Note: 1 point for each question.
9. 5
European countries have capital cities which aren't the largest in the country. Name these 5 countries and their respectitive largest city.
Liechtenstein --> Schaan
Malta --> Birkirkara
San Marino --> Serravalle
Scotland --> Glasgow
Switzerland --> ZurichPlease Note: Each country and city is worth 0.5 point. Therefore, a maximum of 5 points is available here.
10. Which 2 other European places are mentioned in the song
Rotterdam by The Beautiful South?
Liverpool, RomePlease Note: Each place is worth 1 point.
11a. What song is currently number one in Spain?
¡Eres tonto! by El Canto del Loco11b. What song is currently number one in Austria?
Mercy by DuffyPlease Note: Each question is worth 1 point.
12. Fill in the gaps with a place in Europe to complete a line from a song.
12a. "Like the poster of _______ on my wall"
Berlin12b. "She still speaks with an accent from a week in ________"
San TropezPlease Note: Each place is worth 1 point.
13a. What is the 4th largest country in Europe?
Sweden13b. What is the national anthem of this country?
Du gamla, du fria, du fjallhöga nord13c. How is this translated??
O Glorious Old Mountain-Crowned Land of the North OR Thou Ancient, Thou FreePlease Note: Each question is worth 1 point.
14a. What is Europe's 4th smallest country?
Lichetenstein14b. What is the national anthem of this country?
Oben am jungen Rhein14c. What is a translation of the this title?
(Up) On the Banks of the Young Rhine.
Please Note: Each question is worth 1 point.
15a. What is a bandura and what country is it from?
String instrument similar to a zither. Ukraine15b. What is a bodhran and what country is it from?
Framed drum. IrelandPlease Note: Each question worth 1 point
16a. What is the tallest wooden structure in the World?
Gilwice Radio Tower16b. Where is it located?
Either Gilwice OR PolandPlease Note: Each question worth 1 point
17a. Moonspell originate from which country?
Portugal17b. Which genre of music can be "characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor"?
FadoPlease Note: Each question worth 1 point
18. What instrument is Thanassis Skordalos well known for playing?
lyre19a. What is the earliest mention of singing in Estonia?
Saxo Grammaticus19b. To which work does it refer?
Gesta DanorumPlease Note: Each question worth 1 point
20a. What was the official anthem for the England football team at the 1996 European Championships?
Three Lions20b. The crowd noise at the beginning of this track come from which set of fans?
BrondbyPlease Note: Each question worth 1 point
SCORES1. Infantry --> 50
2=. Cavalry --> 46
2=. Archers --> 46